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Faux Tag Spread

In a previous Cocoa Daisy project, I created a tag using the October Glow Creative Ki t paper to serve as a bookmark. I loved the idea so much that I decided to use it as a template throughout the spread. By tracing around it and then shading in the edges, I was able to mimic the look of layered paper and give my pages extra depth without the bulk. It creates a dimensional effect that makes the tags look like they’re tucked right into my notebook. To keep that “layered paper” look going, I added strips of washi tape from the Planner Kit to the top and bottom of each 'tag'  Washi is one of my favorite ways to bring in more texture without overwhelming the page. It frames the sections nicely and it also helps divide my to-dos from my daily schedule. On the left-hand side I used a Top 3 box to focus my priorities, then scattered in task lists, appointments, and reminders for the rest of the day. I also I divided my tasks into AM and PM lists I do this quite often because it makes...

The next generation

Oede11 decided to do his big research project of the year on the history of the Broncos.  I was not surprised he didn't pick a topic that wasn't about his biggest passion.  The boy practices his arm motions for both football and baseball unconsciously while asking me what's for dinner, while thinking about math problems and while brushing his teeth (don't ask).

The research project required a 3 dimensional object to be created. 
He picked Invesco Field, home of the Broncos.

This didn't seem to daunting since I have had experience in stadium building.
Seriously.
In 6th grade, I did my big research project on the Roman Colosseum. It was fun, but took weeks to build.  My dad routered out a circle on a piece of plywood where I placed my vertical walls and attached the "stadium seats" to that.  There were two huge mistakes that I dared not repeat for my eldest.

1.  Make the plywood to big.  My stadium was 3.5 feet in diameter. Not exactly portable.
2. Pick inexpensive building materials.  About half done with covering the cardboard with clay I ran out.  I can picture my mom's face when she said "You need more clay!?!?" when I asked her for more.  I swear she spent $50 bucks just on clay.

With those innovations and mistakes in mind we got to work. Using cheep crafter's paint and soda carton cardboard.



A ribbon field with felt grass and pipe cleaner uprights.


I saw on the "Ace of Cakes" how they used sprinkles to simulate people in stadiums.  I think it really worked. The fans are "rushing" the field after a Superbowl win.  {honestly, I could figure out how to get the sprinkles off without vacuuming up the entire field, felt and all.}

Our next big project...a scale model of the Stanley Cup.
Just kidding.

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